Prost to Poppa!
Free tasting | Saturday, June 15, 2019 | 4-6PM
Peter, our owner, ‘il Capo’, aka Dad!
Prost to Poppa! Come join us this Father’s Day Weekend for a wine tasting with Bethann from Cafe Europa! Come try before you buy Dad that bottle of wine he’s been craving. Happy Father’s Day all you dads out there! Pictured is Poppa Peter at the grill, another happy place of his when he’s not behind the cheese counter.
2018 Arca Nova, Vinho Verde Branco
Who: Winemakers Fernando Machado and Henrique Lopes
What: A blend of Loureiro, Arinto, and Trajadura
Where: Vinho Verde, Portugal
How: Stainless steel
Farming Method: The vineyards are farmed using the EPA's Integrated Pest Management system – a process that eliminates pests using only natural methods – and after their first 3-5 years, the vines are dry farmed to encourage healthy roots.
Fun Fact: Vinho Verde, literally translates into ‘green wine’ refers not to the color but to the youthfulness of this style of wine…aka drink this now!
What It Tastes Like: A zap of acidity, ticklish bubbles and a rush of green apples and lemon.
2018 Arca Nova, Vinho Verde Rosé
Who: Fernando Machado and Henrique Lopes
What: A blend of Espadeira and Touriga Nacional
Where: Vinho Verde, Portugal
How: Organic, but not certified
Farming Method: Harvest at the Vinho Verde estates is done by hand and the grapes are destemmed before pressing.
Fun Fact: Vinho Verde can be made from one or a combination of 25 grape varieties.
What It Tastes Like: This will recharge you more than an espresso! Think tart raspberries and cherries-one of THE porch pounders of Summer 2019.
2014 Eric Kent, ‘Luke’s Grove’ Chardonnay
Who: Kent Humphrey
What: Chardonnay
Where: California, United States
How: 50% of these Chardonnay grapes rocked out in new French oak barrels.
Farming Method: Biodynamic
Fun Fact: Kent Humphrey and his wife, Colleen, married in a grove of trees about 100 yards from the vineyard where this Chardonnay was grown.
What It Tastes Like: Butterscotch, baked apples, and pear.
2016 Eric Kent, Appellation Series Pinot Noir
Who: Kent Humphrey
What: Pinot Noir
Where: California, United States
How: Aged in French and neutral oak barrels
Farming Method: Biodynamic
Fun Fact: Colleen and Kent are huge supporters of the arts; their stunning labels are all created by local up and coming artists.
What It Tastes Like: Velvety smooth with notes of cherries and earth. ROAR.
2015 Point Ormond, Nebbiolo
Who:
What: Nebbiolo
Where: Victoria, Australia
How: These grapes spend a year on their skins and age for two years in barrel.
Farming Method: Organic practices
Fun Fact: Here’s a comparison that’ll blow your mind: in 1960, 1 million cases of dry table wine were produced in Australia…and in 2010, 134 million cases were produced!
What It Tastes Like: Tannins and chewy cherry and earthiness galore. You’ll be craving brisket to pair this with!